Garbage Can & Central Vac System

GARBAGE CAN & CENTRAL VAC SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL Model: GC130HS 120 V. 60 Hz., 12 Amps.

EURO-PRO Operating LLC U.S.: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16 Canada: 4400 Bois-Franc Plattsburgh, NY 12901 St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 Tel. : 1 (800) 798-7398

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions. If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to: US.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date must be included. * Non-durable parts including, without limitation, those which normally require replacement are specifically excluded from warranty. The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating LLC. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states/provinces do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. *Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions. RETURN TO: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 MAIN MILL STREET, DOOR 16, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901

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Printed in China 13 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Garbage Can & Central Vac System, basic safety precautions PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION should always be observed, including the following: VACUUM WILL 1. Power cord not firmly 1. Plug unit in firmly. • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE NOT OPERATE plugged into outlet. 2. Check fuse or breaker. • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. No power in wall outlet. Replace fuse/reset breaker. • DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED • DO NOT USE APPLIANCE FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED USE 3. Needs servicing. 3. Call 1 (800) 798-7398. • WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING 4. Thermostat has tripped. 4. Turn the unit off and unplug from outlet. Allow unit to 1. Do not leave garbage can when it 10. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette cool down, then restart. is plugged in. Unplug from outlet butts, matches or any hot, when not in use and before smoking, or burning objects. VACUUM WILL 1. Vacuum dust bag is 1. Replace vacuum dust bag. NOT PICK UP OR full. removing filters and dust bag. 11. Do not pick up hard or sharp 2. Turn unit off and unplug 2. To reduce the risk of electric shock SUCTION POWER 2. Unit clogged. from wall outlet. Remove objects such as glass, nails, etc. IS WEAK vacuum bag filter and check do not use outdoors or on wet 12. Do not use without dust bag and/or 3. Filter needs cleaning or filter in place. replacing. for object(s) in dust inlet and surfaces. remove. 3. Do not allow children to use as a 13. Turn off all controls before plugging or 3. Clean or replace filter. toy. Close attention is necessary unplugging vacuum cleaner into electrical outlet. when used by or near children. 14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. TURBO BRUSH 1. Dust cup is full. 1. Empty dust cup. 4. Use only as described in this DOES NOT 15. Do not pick up flammable or 2. Rotating brush or 2. Clear obstruction(s). manual. Use only manufacturer’s ROTATE OR elbow is obstructed. combustible materials (lighter fluid, 3. Call 1 (800) 798-7398. recommended attachments. gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the ROTATES SLOWLY 3. Belt is broken. 4. Clear obstruction(s). 5. Do not use with damaged cord or presence of explosive liquids or vapor. 4. Hose obstructed. 5. Clean filters. plug. Do not use vacuum cleaner if 16. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine 5. Filters need cleaning. it has been dropped, damaged, left bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.). outdoors, or dropped into water. 17. Do not use in an enclosed space filled DUST ESCAPING 1. Vacuum dust bag is 1. Replace vacuum dust bag. with vapors given off by oil based FROM VACUUM full. Instead, return it to EURO-PRO 2. Review vacuum dust bag paints, paint thinner, moth proofing 2. Vacuum dust bag is not instructions. Operating LLC for inspection. substances, flammable dust, or other installed correctly. 6. Do not pull or carry it by its cord. explosive or toxic vapors. Do not use the cord as a handle, VACUUM HOSE OR 1. Hose clogged. 1. Remove hose and/or 18. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces. BRUSHES WILL brushes. Remove close a door on cord, or pull cord 19. Do not use for any purpose other than 2. Vacuum dust bag is described in this owner’s manual. NOT PICK-UP full. obstruction from hose around sharp edges or corners. Do and/or brushes. not run appliance over cord. Keep 20. Do not put any objects into openings. 2. Replace vacuum dust bag. cord away from heater surfaces. Do not use with any opening blocked. 7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the 21. Store your appliance in a cool, dry cord. area. 8. Do not use the garbage can to pick 22. Keep your work area well lit. up large objects or objects that are 23. Do not immerse the vacuum into water To Order Replacement Filters and Bags likely to damage the garbage can. or liquids. 9. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, 24. Keep end of hose, wands and other feet and all parts of body away opening, away from your face and REPLACEMENT FILTERS AND BAGS body. For Model: GC130HS from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts. 25. To avoid damaging the carpet, keep Item # XGC130H the vacuum cleaner head moving at all (2 Pre-Motor Filters, 2 HEPA-Type Filters, 6 Vacuum Dust Bags) times. To order replacement filters and bags please call WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to EURO-PRO customer service: the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash 1 (800) 798-7398 hands after handling. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug is not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

12 1 REV 06/06 Precautionary Measures Bag and Filter Instructions

Important: If the suction opening in the unit or the hose becomes blocked, switch off WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE POWER the unit and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again. CORD MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING THE DUST BAG, THE PRE-MOTOR AND HEPA FILTER, OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Do not place the unit too close to 4. When pulling out the power plug CHECKS. heaters. from the wall outlet. Pull the plug not the power cord. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM WITHOUT THE VACUUM BAG AND ALL THE FILTERS IN PLACE.

HOW TO CHANGE AND CLEAN 3. Take out the HEPA-Type filter. THE HEPA-TYPE FILTER 4. Vigorously “TapClean” the HEPA- Note: The HEPA-Type filter is located Type filter on a hard surface to at the back of the unit. (Fig. 17) remove any residual dust that might still be on the HEPA-Type 2. Before inserting the power plug into 5. Do not dispose of or pick up Important Note: This is a HEPA- filter. the wall outlet, make sure that your anything that is burning or smoking Type filter, and will stop most of the 5. You can wash the HEPA-Type filter hands are dry. such as cigarettes, matches or hot tiniest dust particles from re-entering by running it under the tap allowing ashes. the air you breathe. Because of this the water to run on the dirty side at filtration performance, the filter will least once a month or when suction quickly accumulate many fine dust is decreased. 6. Do not use without garbage bag, particles inside the white filter folds that filters, and vacuum dust bag in are difficult to see but which will Important Note: We recommend place. eventually block or reduce your suction washing it once a month or when power if not cleaned properly. Clean suction is reduced. Always allow 24 the filter after each use as described in hours for drying before replacing into this section. the vacuum. DO NOT USE A 3. Do not vacuum any liquids. The HEPA-Type filter should be WASHING MACHINE TO WASH THE cleaned after every use. To change FILTER. DO NOT USE A HAIR and clean the HEPA-Type filter, DRYER OR CLOTHES DRYER TO perform the following: DRY THE FILTER. 1. Unplug unit. The HEPA-Type filter should however be replaced every three (3) to six (6) 2. Remove the HEPA-Type filter months to ensure peak performance of cover. (Fig. 17) your vacuum. Warning: Always clean the HEPA- Type filter before each use and during prolonged usage or risk motor damage.

HEPA Filter Cover

Fig. 17

2 11 Bag and Filter Instructions GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GARBAGE CAN & CENTRAL VAC SYSTEM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE POWER CORD MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING FRONT VIEW OF BASE THE DUST BAG, THE PRE-MOTOR AND HEPA FILTER, OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKS.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM WITHOUT THE VACUUM BAG AND ALL THE FILTERS IN PLACE

HOW TO CHANGE AND CLEAN THE PRE-MOTOR FILTER Pre-Motor Filter Cover Note: The pre-motor filter is located in the base of the unit. (Fig. 15) INNER VIEW OF BASE Pre-Motor Filter

Slide Pre-Motor Filter Upwards

Fig. 16 1. Lid Release Button 5. Remove the pre-motor filter and 2. Lid Fig. 15 clean it by rinsing it under 3. Cover lukewarm water. 4. Garbage Bin To change and clean the pre-motor DO NOT WASH THE FILTER IN 5. Handle filter, perform the following: THE WASHING MACHINE. 6. Outer Metal Enclosure 7. Vacuum Bag Cover 1. Unplug unit. Allow the pre-motor filter to air dry 8. Vacuum Bag Holder 2. Lift off the outer metal enclosure for 24 hours. It may only be put 9. Pre-Motor Filter Cover from the base of the unit. back in the unit when it is (Filter not shown) thoroughly dried. 3. Remove the vacuum bag cover, 10. HEPA-Type Filter Cover DO NOT USE A HAIR DRYER OR and remove the vacuum bag in (Filter not shown) CLOTHES DRYER TO DRY THE order to gain access to the pre- 11. Base FILTER. motor filter. 12. Dust Inlet Cover 6. Once the filter is put back into the 13. Vacuum Bag Release 4. Remove the pre-motor filter cover unit, replace the pre-motor cover 14. Extension Tube (x2) by sliding it upwards. (Fig. 16) It by aligning it with the grooves and 15. Crevice Tool should slide off easily. sliding it downwards until it is fully 16. Dusting Brush in place. 17. Small Turbo Brush 18. Flexible Hose 19. Floor Turbo Brush 20. Power Indicator Light 21. Vacuum Bag Full Indicator Light 22. Suction Intake 23. Power Button 24. Vacuum Bag (x4) (Not shown)

Technical Specifications Voltage: 120 V., 60 Hz. Power: 12 A. * Illustration may differ from actual product 10 3 Before Using Your Turbo Brush Instructions Garbage Can & Central Vac System 3. Using your thumb and index finger, 4. There may be some dust, lint, hair, 1. Read all instructions before using your Garbage Can & Central Vac System for simultaneously squeeze the locking etc on the turbine wheel. Remove the first time. tabs on either side of the trap door as much of this as possible. and lift off. (Fig. 13) Doing so will 5. You may also use the unit’s hose 2. Remove all packing materials and fully assemble unit as instructed on page 5 remove the trap door and allow you before operating. with crevice tool attached and use access to the turbine for cleaning the vacuum to remove any and maintenance purposes. additional debris from the turbine. (Fig. 14) DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE. 6. Ensure that the turbine wheel moves freely by rotating it with your finger. If the turbine does not rotate, WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE UNIT BEFORE OPERATING. call EURO-PRO Customer Service Locking for help at 1 (800) 798-7398. Tabs 7. Once clean, replace the trap door of WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE POWER the turbo brush. Ensure that it clicks CORD MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING into place. THE DUST BAG, THE PRE-MOTOR AND HEPA FILTER, OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS. Fig. 13

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM WITHOUT THE VACUUM BAG AND ALL THE FILTERS IN PLACE Trap Door

Using Your Garbage Can & Central Vac System as a Traditional Garbage Can Turbine The Garbage Can & Central Vac System can be used as a garbage can and vacuum, or it can be used solely as a traditional garbage can. To use this multi-purpose unit as a traditional garbage can, simply leave the unit unplugged from outlet (follow the power Fig. 14 cord storage instructions), and store the vacuum accessories for future use. No filters are needed for use as a traditional garbage can, however the use of plastic garbage bags are highly recommended for sanitary reasons. The garbage bin fits 8 gallon garbage bags (not included with unit). Maintenance & Cleaning Instructions The following instructions should be followed in order to keep the unit clean and functioning: • When garbage bag is full, remove cover and take out garbage bag. • Should any garbage residue remain in the garbage bin, wipe clean using a damp cloth, and then wipe dry using a soft, dry cloth. A mild cleaning product may be used to remove persistent garbage residue. • Before further use of garbage can, replace with a new garbage bag immediately. • Wipe outer metal enclosure with a damp cloth. Should any garbage residue remain on the outer metal enclosure, wipe clean using a damp cloth, and then wipe dry using a soft, dry cloth. A mild cleaning product may be used to remove persistent garbage residue.

4 9 Air Driven Turbo Brush Instructions Motor Protective Thermostat

USING THE UNIT WITH AN 3. There may be some dust, lint, hair, MOTOR THERMOSTAT • If clogged hose or filter is found, AIR DRIVEN TURBO BRUSH etc on the turbine wheel. Remove unclog the hose and replace the as much of this as possible. Important: This unit is equipped with filters. Note: Your Air Driven Turbo Brush a motor protective thermostat. If for • Wait at least 45 minutes before may be used with either the extension 4. You may also use the unit’s hose some reason the vacuum cleaner with crevice tool attached and use attempting to reuse the vacuum. tubes or the flexible hose. The should overheat, the thermostat will • After unit has cooled down for efficiency of your Air Driven Turbo the vacuum to remove any automatically turn the unit off. Should additional debris from the turbine. 45 minutes, plug in the cleaner brush depends on the bristle brush this occur: and push the power button. The rotating at high speed. Strong air 5. Ensure that the turbine wheel • Push the power button once. vacuum should start again. suction is needed to accomplish this. In moves freely by rotating it with your • Disconnect the plug from the • If the vacuum still does not start, order to ensure that maximum air finger. If the turbine does not rotate, power source. contact customer service at suction is maintained, please read the call EURO-PRO Customer Service • Check the source of overheating 1(800) 798-7398. following instructions: for help at 1 (800) 798-7398. problem (i.e. clogged hose, filter, or full vacuum bag). 1. Change the vacuum bag when full. 6. Once clean, close the top cover of the turbo brush and slide the locking 2. Ensure that the rotating brush is latch toward the rear of the brush to Power Cord Storage kept free of hair and string which lock. may accumulate and decrease When the unit is not in use, it is important to follow proper power cord storage brush performance. How To Clean the instructions: Floor Turbo Brush 3. Keep Air Driven Turbo Brush 1. Pull out the power cord from the wall outlet. turbine free of dirt and foreign From time to time, the turbine of your matter. (See illustration below for turbo brush will require cleaning. To do 2. Loosely wind the power cord and leave at the back of the unit, giving it enough space so that it does not become damaged. DO NOT LET THE POWER CORD cleaning instructions.) this: LIE ON OR NEAR WATER OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LIQUID. How To Clean the 1. Remove the turbo brush from the 3. Always check if the power cord is damaged or if the plug is wet before use. Small Turbo Brush hose or extension tube. 2. Flip the turbo brush over so that the From time to time, the turbine of your bottom of it is facing upwards. Assembling Instructions turbo brush will require cleaning. To do (Fig. 12) this: 1. Assemble the plastic garbage bag 3. Put the cover on the garbage bin, 1. Remove the turbo brush from the to the garbage bin. (Fig. 1) and put the garbage bin and outer hose or extension tube. metal enclosure on the base of the 2. Slide locking latch forward then tilt unit. (Fig. 3 & Fig. 4) the top housing of the brush upwards. The top housing is hinged and will tilt up approximately 45° only. (Fig. 11)

Fig. 12 Locking Latch Tilt Fig. 1 Upwards 2. Put the garbage bin in outer metal enclosure. (Fig. 2) Fig. 3

Turbine

Fig. 2 Fig. 4

8 5 Operating Instructions Bag and Filter Instructions

DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE POWER CORD MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING THE DUST BAG, THE PRE-MOTOR AND HEPA FILTER, OR WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE UNIT BEFORE OPERATING. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKS. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM WITHOUT THE VACUUM BAG AND ALL THE FILTERS IN PLACE WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE VACUUM WITHOUT THE VACUUM BAG AND ALL THE FILTERS IN PLACE. HOW TO OPERATE Using the Dust Inlet VACUUM BAG 5. Remove the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag holder. (Fig. 9) The 1. Ensure vacuum bag and filters are How to Remove and Replace the vacuum bag should slide out easily in place before using. Dust Vacuum Bag from the vacuum bag holder. Put 2. Plug unit into outlet. Check that the Inlet Note: The vacuum bag is located in the dirt and dust filled vacuum bag Cover power cord is not damaged or wet the base of the unit. in the garbage bin. before use. The vacuum bag full indicator light Vacuum 3. Push the power button to turn on the will go on to indicate that the bag is full Bag Suction Holder unit. When the unit has been turned Intake and needs to be replaced. To replace Slide on, the power indicator light will go the bag perform the following steps: vacuum on. (Fig. 5) Once the unit is on, Fig. 6 1. Unplug unit. bag holder sweep the dirt/dust to the dust inlet. upwards The dust inlet will then suck up the 2. Lift off the outer metal enclosure 3. Attach desired accessory to hose. from the base of the unit. dirt/dust. To turn the unit off, push Attach extension tubes as the power button a second time. necessary. 3. Remove the vacuum bag cover. (Fig. 7) • Dusting Brush Fig. 9 Use on furniture, drapes, and Power walls. 6. Take a new vacuum bag and Indicator attach it to the vacuum bag holder Light • Crevice Tool Use on furniture and between by sliding the vacuum bag’s Power cardboard front into the grooves of Button cushions. • Small Turbo Brush the vacuum bag holder. It should Use on furniture. slide in easily. (Fig. 10) DO NOT • Floor Turbo Brush REUSE THE VACUUM BAG. Use on floors or carpets. Vacuum 4. Once having attached the desired Fig. 7 Bag accessory, you may push the power Holder 4. Press on the vacuum bag release, Slide Fig. 5 button to turn the unit on and start in order to release the bag and vacuum the suction. To stop suction push remove it. (Fig. 8) bag holder Using the Central Vac System the power button once more. upwards 1. Ensure vacuum bag and filters are Vacuum Bag in place before using. Release Button 2. Remove dust inlet cover and insert hose into suction intake. (Fig. 6) Fig. 10 7. Press on the vacuum bag release, and align the hole on the vacuum bag holder with the suction intake hole under the vacuum bag release button. Once aligned and in place, stop pressing the vacuum Fig. 8 bag release in order for it to remain in place. 6 7